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I am a native of the San Francisco Bay Area, but live in Washington state now. I've been a Realtor since 1994. I am also an author, and have a new interest in bringing out a series of children's books. The first is "The Wish," available on Amazon in print, Kindle and audio book by typing in The Wish FitzPatrick. With a history of home entertaining I have always had an interest in "The Gourmet Kitchen." Yes, I am a coffee and espresso lover myself!

Instapot – Your Ideal Helper in the Kitchen!

In this hectic world the cooks for the family whether they be Moms, Dads, young married’s or single people, definitely need a break!

With Instapot, you can get the meat for the upcoming meal done in a fraction of the time, which makes the meal assembly after getting home a snap. In the morning, set the meat of your choice in the Instapot, with the prescribed amount of water, seasonings and temperature. While you are at work it can be cooking to a tender, mouthwatering state ready to delight everybody who will joining you at the dinner table.

Built with the latest 3rd generation microprocessor technology, up to 240 minutes pressure-cooking up to 24 hours delay start, automatic Keep Warm up to 10 hours, 3 temperatures in Saute & Slow Cook this machine is sure to do a great job in your kitchen whether you are home or waiting to get home.

The healthy, stainless steel (18/8) inner cooking pot made from food grade 304, has a no chemical coating, 3-ply bottom for even heat distribution, fully sealed environment ideally traps the flavors, nutrients and aromas within the food itself.

Can even boil eggs

Put one cup of water and some hardshell eggs, set the timer for for 5 minutes, then let sit for an extra 5 minutes, put in cold water, and peel with ease. This is just one of the handy tips you’ll learn from Instapot. The appliance comes with detailed directions and many valuable tips.

Power supply: 120V – 60Hz

Power: 1000 watts

Conclusion: Instapot is one of the best modern appliances for our busy lifestyles helping us to start and mind dinner until we can get home from work or other activities. .

By Kathie FitzPatrick

No more cramped hands. Enjoy making Valentine cookies using the Artisan Mixer for the cookie dough.

KitchenAid makes one of the best Mixers on the planet!

KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer 5 qt. Enjoy this high quality Mixer, both beautiful and study! This Mixer is dishwasher safe and is deal for all your mixing needs for every recipe and baking need. This Mixer comes in a wide variety of colors.

Italian Espresso Machines-Reviews

By Kathie FitzPatrick

No, espresso did not originally come from Seattle.

Thanks to North African and Turkish merchant traders who brought the early concept of espresso through Venetian ports to Italy in the early part of the 20th century during the Renaissance period, coffee had already become a part of daily life in Italy. In the year 1763 there were 200 coffee shops in Venice.

Then about 140 years later, in 1903, a businessman, Luigi Bezzera, was trying to figure out a way to make his coffee faster. He was an owner of a manufacturing business and was losing patience with how long it took to make his coffee each morning.

Bezzera delightfully discovered that by adding steam pressure to the coffee making process this not only cut down the time of the brewing process itself, but created a far stronger and more robust cup of coffee. It was a new creation of its own. Upon further study and tinkering he cleverly came up with what he called his “Fast coffee machine.” The word “espresso” means fast in Italian.

However, Bezzera was not as talented in marketing as he was creating the first espresso maker. In 1905 he sold the rights to another businessman, Desidero Pavoni. From there a short time later the machine was patented. Also within a short time Pavoni’s name was associated with everything having to do with espresso.

In current times Italy now has over 200,000 coffee bars and growing.

It’s fun to look at the history of espresso coffee creation! Today we are going to take a big leap forward in time and review some of the favorite Italian espresso machines for the home. So now you will get a good look at all things “espresso machine Italian,” and make the right choice for the best Italian espresso machine for your personal home!

Best Automatic Espresso Machines You Will Love

by Kathie FitzPatrick

So how do you find the best espresso coffee machine? There are many choices of home espresso machines out there. The variety sometimes seems as vast as the stars in the sky. Well, perhaps not quite that vast! But it is a bit confusing to say the least. This article will review our top favorite picks in the realm of Semi-Automatic and Super-Automatic Espresso Machines in order to help you determine the best automatic espresso machine for you.

Having coffee together adds a warm positive note to both your discussion and work projects.

Sitting Down and Having Coffee Together is Much More Powerful Than you May Think.

By Kathie FitzPatrick

We know we love drinking coffee . . . and we know a lot of other people like to drink coffee.
So enjoying coffee is something we can potentially have in common with people, both current friends and soon to be friends, and business associates.

The Joy of Grilling!

By Kathie FitzPatrick and Douglas Roberts

The barbeque . . . there’s nothing quite like it! There is no doubt that grilling is a favorite way of cooking, and part of our way of life not just in the USA, but in much of the rest of the world as well.

People Love Grilling!

People love to grill meats, vegetables and corn on the cob! There is something about it that adds a festive flare to any occasion, and often brings the liveliness of the outdoors into our dinners and other celebrations!Need some creative ideas for grilling? Try this info from “Grill Mates,” from McCormick: http://bit.ly/2NG49an

Creative ideas for grilling are endless! You might want to explore ideas for marinades for your favorite cuts of meat. Explore creative combinations adding green salads and fruit salads to your table with your favorite grilling creations! You can Google your heart out on these topics, believe me!

Dynomighty Outdoor Gas Grill– an Amazon Favorite

Let’s Take a Look at Some of the Top 10 Favorite Grills from Amazon

Best Outdoor Grills: Top 10 Gas Grills

Considering a new outdoor grill for your deck, porch, patio, or backyard? The choices are many and varied. But be forewarned. The seemingly unlimited choices could lock you into an endless loop of possibility. You can easily waste hours – even days – in your search. But wouldn’t this time be better spent enjoying a delicious barbecued meal with friends and family instead? I think so!

We’ve narrowed the field for you. Below is our selection of the best outdoor grills we’ve discovered. These are the top 10 gas grills we found based on our experience and that of other buyers. You might say this is also a favorite’s list from Amazon. Which one will be the best fit for you? Well that depends on your specific needs.

Choosing the right gas grill makes meal preparation easier and more convenient. This in turn means you’ll use your new grill more often to savor the flavors unique to outdoor cooking.

Number One: Napoleon Gas Grill

Napoleon is a quality brand of grills and it’s evident from every detail on this model.

Fans of outdoor grilling love this barbecue because it gives you everything – quality, performance and style. It’s a considerable size too at 26.2 inches x 64.2 inches x 50.2inches and weighing in at a solid 188 pounds.

ideal for large family get-togethers and party hosting. But of course, you could also use it for smaller family meals anytime you want.

The Napoleon Prestige 500 features 48,000 BTUs and 500 in.² of primary cooking area. There are four main burners (all heavy-duty grade stainless steel) one infrared rear burner, and one infrared side burner as well. It’s a sizable grill that can handle up to 30 burgers at once.

Napoleon Gas Grill 500, a top favorite seller on Amazon

Napoleon is known for its quality and a big part of that is the high-grade stainless steel used in construction. But that’s not all. Quality, it seems, is engineered into every detail like the wave-style cooking grill grid. It’s a unique design to Napoleon that provides a more even heating across the entire grill area.

This model is essentially a full outdoor kitchen. It comes with side shelves and an integrated towel bar. But what sets the Napoleon apart are the two interior halogen lights and illuminated controls, making evening grilling fun and safe.

One side of the grill contains the infrared side burner – which is excellent for getting a steakhouse quality sear on those prime cuts of meat, or to prepare side dishes or sauces. The other side provides counter space for food prep, utensils, spices, and sauces. This side also folds down for easier storage, or to make the grill a little more compact.

With the charcoal smoker tray, you can convert your Napoleon Prestige 500 to a charcoal grill -and grill directly over charcoal – whatever you want. This is an even more enticing way to enjoy this grill!

Today’s 10 Best Food Processors – The Favorites

Fruits and vegetables ready for your favorite recipes

By Kathie FitzPatrick

Food processors are probably the most useful kitchen appliance around today. While processors have been around for decades, the number of brands and models available today is truly astonishing. This can be a huge problem though if you’re looking to buy. With so many different choices – it can be confusing. The purpose of this article is to simplify the process for you. Here is a sampling of the Top 10 Food Processors–the favorites.

I’m convinced that a food processor is most valuable kitchen appliance anyone can own. I often wonder how I ever got along without one. If you don’t yet share this sentiment, it’s likely that you soon will because owning your own quality food processor will simplify your kitchen life.
What makes food processors so helpful?

Food Processors make chopping vegetables for your favorite recipes so much easier.

Breville Sous Chef Food Processor – 16 cup

A food processor saves you enormous amounts of time. When you think of all the work you do in the kitchen to prepare a meal, where is most of your time spent? Chances are you spend most of your time doing prep work. It’s the kind of stuff the professional chefs don’t have time for – that’s why they hire assistants to do the grunt work for them.

Processors have come a long way. The first generation of food processors transformed the cooking experience. Today they’re even better at performing a much wider variety of functions. They chop, grate, shred, mix and dice . With the right blade, you can make dough for bread, pizza, pies – and more.

While most people use food processors to prepare vegetables and fruits, you can also use it to slice pepperoni, grate cheese, or even make your own breadcrumbs to top off a lasagna or casserole.

Food processors are amazing in their ability to prepare fresh homemade salsas, hummus, veggies for coleslaw and other salads. Plus, they’re a real time saver when making other things such as soups, dips, and sauces.

You can use a food processor to make your own curry paste, or to prepare incredible salads with finely chopped vegetables, or stews with a slightly larger cut.
You can even make your own nut butters and create healthy spreads. Chop fresh nuts to top off desserts – or to add to cereals or salads. You can also make homemade salad dressings that taste incredible are super fresh – without any additives.

The sky is the limit with a capable food processor like those below. The time they save you in the kitchen will make a huge difference in your meal preparation. You’ll be inspired to try new dishes because of the time saved with your new appliance.

Make Your Life Easier With These Brilliant and Amazing Kitchen Gadgets!

Here are some of the amazing kitchen gadgets available on Amazon. These are simple but brilliant gadgets that will make your life easier in the kitchen and life in general!

From quick slicing, cleaning, coring fruits and vegetables and more . . . you may want one of each! Turbo charge your kitchen to a new level of efficiency with these simple items that speed up food prep and make food display in a more beautiful fashion. Here is a quick video that will review them!

Love Coffee? Are You Drinking 3 or 4 Cups a Day? It might Just be Very Good For your Health!

Studies show that coffee in moderation is actually good for your health. Scroll below for the video YOUR BRAIN ON COFFEE

By Kathie FitzPatrick

There are certain things we love . . and some things we even feel guilty about indulging in. If you love coffee, relax. Drinking one to four cups a day may protect you from developing a number of various diseases, according to current clinical studies.